Simply Grand Cotons

Cha-Cha is almost 1 year old!

2012-01-26T11:34:00.001-07:00

Simply Grand Cha-Cha.

Advocates for the Coton de Tulear

2012-01-26T10:10:00.002-07:00

Please visit The Advocates, & continue to Say "NO" to AKC recognition of the Coton de Tulear!

Advocates for the Coton de Tulear
And visit us on Facebook at:
ACT - Advocates for the Coton de Tulear on Facebook

"Oldies but Goodies"!

2012-01-26T10:00:00.000-07:00

Simply Grand Hocus Pocus "Bosco"

Simply Grand Rocket Man "Tonto" at the beach!

2012-01-23T09:55:00.000-07:00

Tonto is from Maddie x Misha!

Cha-Cha is in training!

2012-01-22T12:46:00.001-07:00

Check out Simply Grand Cha-Cha, as she trains for the upcoming show season! Cha-Cha lives in Moscow with her mom Daria & her cute Biewer pals! Cha-Cha is from parents Ricci x Solo.

http://simplygrandcotons.com/Cha%20Cha%20training.mov

Clair de Lune

2012-01-17T09:44:00.001-07:00

Shaglear Clair de Lune is one of Simply Grand's first females. She is the mom to Calli, Halle, Lollipop, Harmony, Melody, Leo, & Maddie, just to name a few of her gorgeous babies. Clair is retired & lives in Laguna Niguel, CA. She turned 11 years old last September.

Charlie Brown

2012-01-16T19:05:00.000-07:00

Simply Grand Charlie Brown, from Cartoon x BoBo, lives in Seoul, Korea.

Pasha the Deer Chaser

2012-01-12T17:44:00.002-07:00

Pasha lives with his family in Veneta, Oregon, & his favorite pastime is chasing deer.

Click on the link below to see him in action!

PASHA, THE DEER CHASER

Simply Grand Carnegie Hall "Halle"

2012-01-12T11:21:00.001-07:00

Isn't Halle just the CUTEST?????? Halle is the littermate sister to Calli & Lollipop!

Simply Grand Schumann

2012-01-10T12:03:00.003-07:00

XMAS 2011

2011-12-27T21:18:00.006-07:00

Merry XMAS from Simply Grand Cotons!

Have a Happy New Year, too!

Simply Grand Schumann

2011-12-24T10:37:00.004-07:00

Congrats to Simply Grand Schumann for his remarkable accomplishments this year!

2011 Best of Breed, World Dog Show, Paris

2011 Junior World Winner, World Dog Show, Paris

2011 Junior European Winner, Amsterdam

2011 Swedish Winner

2011 Finnish Junior Winner

2011 Best of Breed Finnish Toy Dog Association Specialty, Helsinki

We're so proud of you, Jenni, Heidi, & Schumann!

Simply Grand puppies

2011-12-23T19:13:00.001-07:00

Three of Ricci's puppies from her last litter, at 7 weeks, 8 weeks, & 9 weeks old

Nova Maddy!

2011-12-22T22:40:00.000-07:00

Nova Maddy is the daughter of Simply Grand Melody of Love. Melody is the littermate sister of Harmony & Rhythm! Nova Maddy lives here in Arizona, & Rhythm lives in Southern California!

Lovely "Fleur" from Dazzle x Solo

2011-12-17T10:14:00.005-07:00

Simply Grand Fleur de Lis

Cashew is 13 years old!

2011-12-17T08:41:00.001-07:00

Multi-Champion Cashew Kid was the very 1st Coton de Tulear to join Simply Grand, 13 years ago! He has sired so many gorgeous puppies, and we honor him for his contributions to the breed. Cashew is the dad to our veterans & multi-champions Matteo (10 years old) & BoBo (9 years old). Cashew is now retired and lives a life of leisure, love and luxury in Palm Springs, CA.

More Holiday Cheer!

2011-12-17T08:29:00.001-07:00

Simply Grand Rocket Man

Another veteran Coton de Tulear

2011-12-15T13:56:00.002-07:00

Multi-Champion Simply Grand Matteo, 10 years old

Father to Harmony, Dina, Tessa, Nutcracker Prince "Misha", Yum-Yum, Mellis, & Samantha "Sammie" Streisand!

BoBo turned 9 years old in November!

2011-12-15T07:53:00.001-07:00

BoBo has sired so many gorgeous pups, including Calli, Maddie, Lollipop Miss America, Solo, Leonardo, Bosco, Xander, & Charlie Brown! We are so proud of BoBo. He's the best looking "old man" in the house! He's a Multi-Champion Coton de Tulear, too!

Happy Holidays!!!!!!

2011-12-12T09:07:00.000-07:00

Finnish Winners Show 2011

2011-12-06T14:58:00.002-07:00

Simply Grand Schumann

Many congratulations to Jenni & Heidi for Simply Grand Schumann's newest title,
2011 Finnish Junior Winner! Way to go!

Dina

2011-12-06T08:02:00.001-07:00

Simply Grand Belladina "Dina", from Calli x Matteo

Congrats again to Jenni & Schumann!

2011-11-20T07:13:00.001-07:00

Schumann received the CACIB today in Jyvaskyla, Finland, judged by Pehar Tino, Croatia.

Way to go, Jenni & Heidi & Schumann!

Congrats to Jenni, Heidi, & Schumann!

2011-10-30T09:29:00.003-07:00

Simply Grand Schumann received Best Male, CACIB & CAC today in Seinajoki under judge Anne-Chatrine Unelsröd (Norway). Calli & Solo are soooo proud of their handsome boy!

Simply Grand Leonardo

2011-10-13T07:29:00.002-07:00

Simply Grand Leonardo, owned by Anni Vischer, Germany

German Youth - Champion CTV & VDH
Vice-World Junior Winner 2008
Swedish Winner 2009
Austria Champion
German Champion CTV & VDH
Champion International de Beauté
Champion suisse de beauté
Champion de Luxembourg de Beauté
Danish Champion

Ebony Eyes

2011-10-09T17:35:00.005-07:00

Simply Grand Ebony Eyes, 19 weeks

Simply Grand Solo, 6 1/2 years old!

2011-09-21T12:29:00.001-07:00

Solo, the "Coat Monster"!

Simply Grand Curtain Call "Calli"

2011-09-18T08:31:00.001-07:00

Ebony Eyes is 15 weeks old!

2011-09-11T13:41:00.000-07:00

Simply Grand Ebony Eyes, 15 weeks

Cha-Cha & the Watermelon!

2011-09-09T08:36:00.001-07:00

Cha-Cha's work, when her mom wasn't looking:)) Yummy!

European Winner Show 2011

2011-09-05T14:09:00.000-07:00

Jenni Peltola & Simply Grand Schumann, Junior European Winner 2011

Congrats to the European Winners!

2011-09-04T07:23:00.001-07:00

Many congrats to Simply Grand Schumann for his newest title, Junior European Winner 2011. Way to go, Schumann, Jenni & Heidi:)) Also many congrats to Helene Tibbe for her new European Winner Ilana of the Swift, who is the grand-daughter of Simply Grand Standing Room Only "Pavarotti". The Euro show was held in Amsterdam, and the Cotons were judged by Mr. Stelios Makaritis (Greece).

Simply Grand Schumann health certifications

2011-09-02T07:46:00.007-07:00

Simply Grand Schumann received CLEAR eye exam results from Finnish opthalmologist Tarja Kolisoja, and a perfect (0/0) patellar exam! His parents are Simply Grand Curtain Call & Simply Grand Solo. Congrats to Jenni, Heidi, & Schumann for this wonderful news! We are already dreaming about baby Schumann pups, & Schumann can't wait for the honeymoon!

Jenni & Schumann in Helsinki

2011-08-28T17:32:00.001-07:00

WOW to Jenni, Heidi & Schumann!

2011-08-28T10:41:00.002-07:00

Sending BIG congrats to Jenni, Heidi & Schumann for their success today in Helsinki, Finland! Schumann received Best of Breed at the annual Finnish Toy Dog Association's Championship Specialty, judged by Mikael Nilsson of Sweden. Way to go, Schumann & the girls!

Simply Grand Baggins

2011-08-25T10:01:00.002-07:00

Here's an adorable video of Simply Grand Baggins (formerly SongBird, brother to Ebony Eyes)! Thank you Stephen & Jayne for being such great parents to our Hobbit "Baggins":))

Happy Boy!

Schumann, Swedish Winner 2011

2011-08-25T08:54:00.007-07:00

Windmills

2011-08-22T14:56:00.004-07:00

Love this song!

Barbra Streisand - Windmills of Your Mind

Congrats to Yum-Yum!

2011-08-21T12:36:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to Lydie & Frederic & Yum-Yum today in Belgium!

Simply Grand Yum-Yum (from Calli x Matteo) received Best of Breed, CAC, & CACIB from judge Mme. Daoust. Way to go, we are very proud:))

Barbra & Sammie!

2011-08-21T09:35:00.006-07:00

Here's an excerpt from the CBS Sunday Morning Interview with Barbra Streisand. Watch until the very end to see Sammie hamming it up for the camera! Sammie was 8 years old this past April:))

Barbra & Sammie - CBS Sunday Morning Interview

Swedish Winner 2011

2011-08-21T06:06:00.000-07:00

Simply Grand Schumann is now the Swedish Winner 2011.

Congratulations to Jenni & Heidi & our handsome boy Schumann!

Well done!

SongBird is on his way to Austin!

2011-08-06T15:00:00.001-07:00

SongBird has officially become a Hobbitt, & is now called "Baggins"! He's traveling with his new family today to Austin, Texas! Dina & Ebony wish him a safe trip, & we all know what a great life he will share with Stephen, Jayne, & Pittypat:))

Congrats to Jenni & Schumann!

2011-08-06T14:47:00.002-07:00

Many congratulations to Jenni & Heidi & Schumann today for their wins in Kuopio, Finland. Simply Grand Schumann received Best of Breed, SERT, & Best of Breed Junior, judged by Marit Sunde from Norway. Hooray for your continued success!

Bossa Nova, almost 6 months old

2011-07-30T10:58:00.004-07:00

Simply Grand Bossa Nova

SongBird is 8 weeks old!

2011-07-24T13:03:00.002-07:00

Simply Grand SongBird, 8 weeks

Ebony Eyes today - 8 weeks tomorrow!

2011-07-22T08:59:00.000-07:00

Simply Grand Ebony Eyes

Happy Birthday to Schumann!

2011-07-19T13:55:00.000-07:00

Simply Grand Schumann, 1 year old!

Ebony Eyes is 7 weeks old!

2011-07-17T17:46:00.003-07:00

Simply Grand Ebony Eyes, 7 weeks

Jenni & Schumann!

2011-07-15T21:46:00.003-07:00

Simply Grand Schumann

2011-07-14T15:52:00.001-07:00

Cha-Cha likes posing in her new royal throne!

2011-07-14T06:31:00.001-07:00

Simply Grand Cha-Cha, 5 months

Cha-Cha lives in Moscow with her mom Daria!

Schumann, Best of Breed, 2011 World Show

2011-07-12T07:30:00.018-07:00

Simply Grand Schumann

Best of Breed, World Dog Show, Paris, France

2011 Junior World Winner

Schumann, 2011 Junior World Winner!

2011-07-10T05:56:00.006-07:00

Congratulations to Schumann & Jenni:))

Simply Grand Schumann received Best of Breed at the World Show today in Paris, & he now holds the title of 2011 Junior World Winner! There were 121 Cotons entered in the exhibition, judged by Mme. Jeanette Larive. Schumann's mom & dad Calli & Solo are so proud of their handsome boy, & we're all floating on "Cloud 9" today!
I'll be posting photos soon!

Congrats to Jenni & Schumann!

2011-07-09T11:59:00.006-07:00

Sending a BIG congratulations to Jenni & Schumann in Paris!

Schumann received 2nd place, Junior Class, at the Championship of France

exhibition on Saturday, judged by M. Vincent Cabon. There were 101 Coton de

Tulear entries for the show. Tomorrow he will be competing in the World Dog Show, so we're sending Jenni & Schumann best wishes for lots of success in Paris on Sunday! There are 121 Coton de Tulear entries for Sunday!

Ebony Eyes is 6 weeks old!

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SongBird is 6 weeks old!

2011-07-09T11:53:00.002-07:00

Simply Grand SongBird, 6 weeks

Ebony Eyes today!

2011-07-03T11:53:00.008-07:00

Simply Grand Ebony Eyes, 5 weeks

SongBird is 5 weeks old today!

2011-07-02T11:13:00.003-07:00

Ebony Eyes is almost 5 weeks old!

2011-07-01T10:24:00.004-07:00

Simply Grand Schumann

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Simply Grand Schumann, June 2011

SongBird is 3 weeks old!

2011-06-19T10:55:00.007-07:00

Simply Grand SongBird, 3 weeks

Ebony Eyes is 3 weeks old today!

2011-06-18T14:31:00.010-07:00

Simply Grand Ebony Eyes, 3 weeks

Ebony Eyes today!

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Congrats to Jenni & Schumann!

2011-06-11T10:23:00.002-07:00

Many congratulations to Jenni & Simply Grand Schumann today for their fantastic show results in Pieksamaki, Finland under Judge Soile Bister! Schumann received Best of Breed, & Best male with the CAC! Way to go!!!!!

"Ebony Eyes" is 1 week old!

2011-06-05T14:20:00.001-07:00

Simply Grand "Ebony Eyes", one week old!

SongBird is 1 week old!

2011-06-05T12:23:00.000-07:00

Simply Grand "SongBird" is 1 week old, & he has more than doubled his birthweight!

Ebony Eyes at 5 days old!

2011-06-03T16:41:00.001-07:00

"Songbird" is 5 days old!

2011-06-03T15:30:00.002-07:00

Dina delivers her puppies!

2011-05-28T19:37:00.001-07:00

Dina delivered two gorgeous puppies on Saturday, a boy and a girl. The boy is pure white, and the girl has color on her ears, but her body is pure white.

Mom & babies are doing well. The boy weighed in at 6 ounces (171 grams), and the girl at 8 ounces (227 grams)! Updates soon!

UCARE offers generous support to "ACT"

2011-05-21T06:35:00.014-07:00

Advocates for the Coton de Tulear

The Advocates for the Coton de Tulear "ACT" received the following letter from UCARE, the independent Coton de Tulear rescue organization. We are overwhelmed with gratitude to Jane Arrington & Jeri McLees for their generosity & support.

When UCARE was formed in 2002 as the only nonprofit corporation committed to the Rescue of this wonderful breed, our articles of incorporation specified that the corporation was organized for the purpose of preventing and abating animal cruelty by rescuing, treating, altering, fostering and rehoming abused, neglected, ill, stray and unwanted Cotons. Furthermore, UCARE was developed to educate current and prospective pet owners as to the proper care and breeding of dogs to prevent cruelty and allow them to make informed choices of where to obtain a Coton.

Never did we think that to fulfill this charter we would have to take an opposing stance to one of the Coton breed clubs and its goal to have the Coton recognized as an AKC "breed". History has shown that AKC recognition exponentially increases the number of dogs in puppy mills (or “high volume breeder” facilities using the AKC nomenclature) and subjects those dogs to cruel and inhumane treatment. We feel that we have no choice but to assist in preserving the Coton breed as we know it and join in the battle against AKC recognition.

It is with sadness (but pride that others join us in our concerns and our basic goals) that we are making a contribution to the Advocates for the Coton de Tulear (ACT) in the amount of $5,000 in the hopes that it will prod others to join the battle and hopefully assist in winning the war against AKC recognition for the Coton de Tulear. The future of this wonderful breed is at risk if we don't win that war!

Jeri & Jane, UCARE

P.S. If you wish to donate or get more information about ACT's efforts, go to: http://advocatesforthecotondetulear.blogspot.com/
Until there are none, please rescue one.
http://www.cotonrescue.us
UCARE: a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

Simply Grand Jive

2011-05-13T09:41:00.000-07:00

Simply Grand Jive, from Dina x Cosmo, will celebrate his 2nd birthday soon!

Congrats to Schumann!

2011-05-07T12:14:00.006-07:00

Congratulations to Jenni, Heidi, & Schumann for their success today in Tampere, Finland! Simply Grand Schumann received Best Male, BOS, from judge Rita Reyniers, Belgium, and there were 42 Cotons in attendance. He received his first CAC! Way to go, Schumann!

Calypso & Carolyn!

2011-04-26T22:13:00.003-07:00

Calypso lives with Carolyn & Richard in Portland, Maine, but he is going to become quite a world traveler, as his family has homes in Sedona, AZ, Boston, MA, Great Diamond Island, Casco Bay, Maine, & St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. He will definitely be earning lots of frequent flyer miles!

Schumann at 9 months!

2011-04-26T12:04:00.002-07:00

Simply Grand Schumann, owner Jenni Peltola, Finland

Schumann's debut at his 1st adult show!

2011-04-25T16:22:00.002-07:00

Simply Grand Schumann & Jenni attended a Finnish show this
Easter weekend. Schumann received Excellent, 1st Place male in the Junior Class! He received a wonderful critique from judge Hanne Laine Jensen, Denmark. Way to go, Jenni & Schumann! What a great start to your show career together!

Calypso is 11 weeks old!

2011-04-19T15:46:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter from Simply Grand Calypso!

2011-04-19T14:56:00.000-07:00

Simply Grand Calypso, 11 weeks old

Simply Grand Leonardo, 4 years old!

2011-04-16T21:32:00.004-07:00

Simply Grand Leonardo, owned by Anni Vischer, Germany

Bossa Nova is almost 9 weeks old!

2011-04-05T15:20:00.003-07:00

Simply Grand Bossa Nova

New puppy slideshow!

2011-04-04T20:02:00.006-07:00

Please visit my new photo slideshow of Ricci & Solo's puppies, from birth through 8 weeks!
Follow the link below, then scroll down to the 2nd photo labeled "Ricci & Solo's Puppies", and click on the photo to view the slideshow! Enjoy the show!

Ricci & Solo's Puppies - Cha Cha, Bossa Nova & Calypso

Chloe enjoying her "ride"!

2011-04-03T19:15:00.003-07:00

Simply Grand Chloe, from Maddie x Misha, enjoying a Sunday drive! Chloe is from Maddie's "Elton John" litter, & her nickname was Amoreena, along with her brothers Rocket Man & Pinball Wizard! Thank you, Lynda, for the adorable pics!

For Love of a Dog: Barbra & Sammie

2011-04-02T22:43:00.006-07:00

Here's a newly published article written by author Stessily Marriner about Barbra Streisand & Samantha! Please visit the link below to read this lovely tribute to Barbra and her dogs.

For Love of a Dog: Barbra Streisand & Sammie

Cha Cha Cha!

2011-03-29T21:12:00.002-07:00

Simply Grand Cha Cha, 8 weeks

Calypso is almost 8 weeks old!

2011-03-29T12:03:00.003-07:00

Simply Grand Calypso

"The Boss" is 7 weeks old!

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Simply Grand Bossa Nova, 7 weeks

"Schumann"

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Simply Grand Schumann, owner, Jenni Peltola, Finland

Dina is getting ready to have puppies!

2011-03-21T09:58:00.002-07:00

Simply Grand Belladina "Dina"

The "Boss" at 6 weeks!

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Simply Grand Bossa Nova, 6 weeks

Calypso is 6 weeks old!

2011-03-18T15:33:00.001-07:00

Simply Grand Calypso, 6 weeks

Cha Cha is 6 weeks old!

2011-03-18T15:30:00.002-07:00

Simply Grand Cha Cha, 6 weeks

Matteo's Best in Show

2011-03-17T19:15:00.005-07:00

Simply Grand Matteo

Cha Cha today!

2011-03-12T08:45:00.000-07:00

Simply Grand Cha Cha, 5 1/2 weeks

My sweetest little girl in the world!

2011-03-07T16:03:00.001-07:00

Simply Grand Cha Cha

The Coton "head tilt"

2011-02-27T16:13:00.000-07:00

Simply Grand Solo

Calypso is 3 1/2 weeks old!

2011-02-26T22:45:00.003-07:00

Simply Grand Calypso, 3 1/2 weeks

Cha Cha is 3 1/2 weeks old!

2011-02-26T18:11:00.004-07:00

Simply Grand Cha Cha, 3 weeks

Solo again!

2011-02-26T14:00:00.003-07:00

Simply Grand Solo

Simply Grand Solo!

2011-02-21T23:20:00.004-07:00

One of Solo's many talents is wrapping his tongue around his nose!

Sammie's Mommy & the Grammy Awards!

2011-02-12T13:47:00.018-07:00

Barbra Streisand was honored Saturday evening as the MusiCares Person of the Year. This honor is bestowed annually by the Grammy Recording Academy charity to outstanding musicians for their artistic and philanthropic achievements. Barbra is also a Grammy nominee for her album "Love Is The Answer", produced by Diana Krall, & the winners will be announced Sunday night!

Another bit of exciting news . . . . . it was recently announced that Barbra will reprise the role of Mama Rose from "Gypsy" in a new film project! She will also start production in a new film with Seth Rogan called "My Mother's Curse". WOW!!!!

Doesn't she look GORGEOUS!

Here's a few vido clips of last night's gala MusiCares tribute!
MusiCares Person of the Year 2011
MusiCares Honors Barbra Streisand

My handsome boy "Solo"!

2011-02-12T13:46:00.002-07:00

Simply Grand Solo
Solo celebrated his 6th birthday on Feb. 5!